The Himalayan Splendor Tour takes the tourists to the western and central valleys of Bhutan. Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Bhumthang are some of the highlights this program offered to the visitors where they can explore many attractions such as Dzongs (fortress), museums, handicraft places and various chorten and monasteries. This programme offers a rare opportunity to savor the different cultures and customs of unique valleys.
Day 01 : Arrive in airport
After being welcomed in the Paro International Airport, you are taken to Thimphu and transferred to your hotel for refreshing and resting.
Night in Thimphu.
Day 02 : Visit different places
During all the day, you visit the highlights of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Your guide will bring you to the Traditional Painting School, the National Library and the Memorial Chorten.
Today you also discover the Takin, the Bhutan national animal: a body of cow with a head of goat.
At the end of the day, you enter into Tashichho Dzong.
Night in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Wangdue Phodrang-Dzong of Punakha
After three hours driving, you arrive in Wangdue Phodrang and its Dzong located at the top of a hill.
After Wangdue you are taken to the Dzong of Punakha, on the banks of a river. This fortress is said to be one of the most beautiful in Bhutan.
Night in Punakha.
Day 04 : Bhumthang
A long day driving brings you to Bhumthang. The beautiful valley of Bhumthang is considered as the Switzerland of Bhutan.
Night in Bhumthang.
Day 05 : visit Bhumthang
During all day you visit Bhumthang: Jakar Dzong which is one of the beautiful Dzong in Bhutan, Jambay Lakhang, Tamshing Monastery and the Swiss Farm.
Night in Bhumthang.
Day 06 : valley to the south-east of Bhumthang
After breakfast, you proceed to Ura, a valley to the south-east of Bhumthang.
It is believed to have been the home of the earliest inhabitants of Bhutan.
Ura is a very beautiful valley with Buddhist monasteries and traditional houses.
After the lunch, drive back to Bhumthang.
Night in Bhumthang.
Day 07 : visit the Dzong of the city
Today you come back to the western valleys of Bhutan.
On the way you stop at Trongsa to visit the Dzong of the city.
Five hours later you are in Wangdue Phodrang.
Night in Wangdue Phodrang.
Day 08 : Within Paro
Five hours driving bring you back to Paro.
This city is the home of the only airport of the country.
The rest of the day is spent to visit the Paro Dzong and the National Museum.
Night in Paro.
Day 09 : Excursion day
Today is an excursion day to Taktsang also called Tiger's Nest.
This hike leads to a monastery hanged to the rock of a hill at 3120 meters high. It is one of the main highlights of Bhutan.
Night in Paro
Day 10 : Final departure
You are transferred to the airport for your final departure.